another PSA

There are many ways that we as individuals can make a difference to the appaling crime of Human Trafficking. To do this we need to know what to look for and how to respond both on a local and global level. This month Stop the Traffik/ Oasis is giving you opportunities to both attend our trainings and for you to host your own training (speakers provided) at your local school, business, church or community group. Sex and Chocolate Learning Forum 2 great pleasures, both can have a darker side. May 27th - 6:30 - 8:00pm Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts 145 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 Layered with film, story, and dialogue, you walk away with practical insights into human trafficking, how to identify trafficking victims, where to spot suspicious activities, consumerism and chocolate, who to network with, and how we "mobilize" to see the end of this modern day injustice. This event is free and open to everyone interested in modern day slavery. For more information on how to get involved see Oasis USA or email info@oasisusa.org If you would like to host a Sex and Chocolate event at your school, Church, community group or business please contact us. Could you speak out about Human Trafficking? Oasis is looking for people who can speak out about Human Trafficking. We will provide a full training program and resources to help you go out in your community and talk about the reality of slavery today. If you would like more information on being trained as a speaker for Stop the Traffik please contact info@oasisusa.org or learn more about us at Oasis USA.

Thank you for being on this journey of abolishing Human Trafficking with us. Sincerely, The Stop the Traffik Team Oasis USA

These people live among you

A customer actually brought this into the library today. Yes it is a desktop computer and monitor and keyboard. We do check out laptops you know!

Peaceful, like heaven on a Sunday

Thanks to my schedule, I am working on Mother's Day. It hasn't been too bad, save for the interracial couple of Col. Sanders and the wicked witch of the west (dressed for Halloween why?), and of course the return of an oldie but goodie customer (I am told) whom I have had the privilege to assist my last 2 Sunday shifts.
When we see this person approach the desk, we wonder what he will say next, and here it is:
"how is my favorite young drug pusher doing, can I get a fix?" He wanted 30 more minutes on the internet. Ten minutes later he asks my coworker the same thing. I wanted to say "I thought I was your favorite", but thought better of it.

Unbelievable

As if the person who hit two hole in ones on the same round wasn't enough (ironically in Iowa as well)...


Legally blind man, 78, bowls perfect game

By The Associated Press May 9, 4:27 pm EDT


ALTA, Iowa - A 78-year-old legally blind man nicknamed “The Hammer” has bowled a perfect game. Dale Davis of Alta, Iowa, nailed 12 consecutive strikes and reached 300 on Saturday night during league play.

“It’s a great sport. It’s something the young, the old and the handicapped can do,” Davis said Thursday. “I guess I count as the old and handicapped.”

Davis has suffered from macular degeneration, a chronic eye disease, for the past decade. He can’t see out of his left eye and has limited peripheral vision in his right eye.

Davis’ perfect game came at a roll-off to conclude the league season at a four-lane alley in the small northwest Iowa community of about 1,800 people.

Century Lanes owner Clem Ledoux said Davis’ game didn’t draw much attention until he reached 10 strikes. That’s when folks poured out of the bar to watch his final two shots.

Davis, who stands 5-foot-8 and just 115 pounds, threw a “Brooklyn,” where a right-hander strikes the left side of the head pin, for his final strike. The feat brought wild cheers from Davis’ fellow bowlers and onlookers.

“It went down there and somebody hollered ‘Brooklyn!’ It was just a solid sound in the pocket,” said Davis, whose average score is 180. “It was quite a thrill. For just a few minutes there I felt like a pro.”

Davis, who earned his unique moniker as a child from his blacksmith father, moved from California to live with his sister in Iowa shortly after losing sight in his left eye in 1997.

She encouraged him to start bowling again. Davis now bowls twice a week, and his fellow bowlers help him with pin placement and in making sure he picks up the right ball.

Davis said the only time he sees the ball is when he picks it up, but he can usually tell how his throw went by sound. All 12 tosses sounded great to Davis, who bowled the first 300 that Ledoux could recall at the alley since he took over in 1984.

“He’s got good coordination. He’s got good timing,” Ledoux said. “We’ve always kidded him that we think his bowling ball has eyes.”

Not much going on

After Julia's weekend visit, I havent really been doing too much, and I guess I am still down about SJSU.

At the end of this month I will be in New York for the first time ever visiting a friend and former co-worker from back in the old library days. I will also be going to a Yankees game, since this is the final season in the house that Ruth built (and Steinbrenner upgraded), and will be going to the baseball hall of fame. Hopefully by then I will have some fun pics and stories.

I did have an elderly woman call today, who was extremely fun to listen to. I cracked up on the phone after she said "...I have AT&T and they SUCK!"